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BrassRing Named as Finalist in 2005 American Business Awards
The Stevies™ Will be Presented on June 6 in New York City
WALTHAM, MA - May 6, 2005 - BrassRing, a global leader in talent management solutions, was named a Finalist today in the Best Human Resources Organization category in the third annual American Business Awards.
Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post (September 22, 2002), The American Business Awards are the first national, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in the workplace.
Nicknamed the Stevies™ for the Greek word "crowned," winners will be announced during presentations on Monday, June 6 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The ceremonies will be videocast on the Internet and broadcast on radio. Donald J. Trump will receive the first Lifetime Achievement Stevie Award that evening.
More than 1,200 nominations from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories, including Best Overall Company, Best Executive, Best New Product or Service and Best Support Staffer. BrassRing will be competing in the Best Organization category for Human Resources.
"Being named a finalist for the American Business Awards is truly an honor," said Deb Besemer, CEO and president of BrassRing. "This recognition further demonstrates the commitment that BrassRing has made to provide our customers with a best-of-breed solution that accelerates the success of their recruitment strategies and empowers them to strengthen their corporate brand in attracting and retaining strong talent."
BrassRing strengthens global competition with its talent management solutions, and has made considerable traction across diverse vertical markets over the last year with the Company's Workforce by Design ™ offering, a unique approach to building better companies by seamlessly integrating innovative technology, consulting and outsourcing with recruitment expertise to give clients the edge they need to successfully meet talent lifecycle challenges - in any economic climate. There are currently more than 180 BrassRing Enterprise deployments in 45 countries.
Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs will select Stevie winners from among the Finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in February through April.
The elegant Stevie trophy was designed by R. S. Owens, the same company that makes the Oscar and the Emmy.
"The Stevie Award has quickly become the most coveted business honor in America," said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of The Stevie Awards. "We began the Stevies in 2002 with the mission to generate recognition of deserving companies and individuals among the business community, the press, and the general public. Being selected as a Finalist is an important achievement, because it means that independent judges have agreed that the Finalist is worthy of national recognition. We congratulate all of the Finalists on their achievement and wish them well in the competition."
Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.
About BrassRing
Since 1999, BrassRing has been the leading provider of talent management solutions that help businesses compete through talent and improve their position in the global marketplace. BrassRing's Workforce by Design™ seamlessly integrates innovative technology, consulting and outsourcing with recruitment expertise to give clients the edge they need to successfully meet talent lifecycle challenges and build a competitive workforce -- in any economic climate. With Global, Secure and Compliant offerings, BrassRing provides the guidance and solutions necessary to help organizations identify, assess, recruit and retain a globally competitive workforce. BrassRing has earned a number of prestigious industry awards, most recently the Software & Information Industry Association's 2004 Codie Award for "Best Human Resources Product" and the Sears "Partners in Progress" Award. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, BrassRing has operations in the United States and Europe. To learn more about BrassRing and its technologies, please visit www.brassring.com. BrassRing is a registered trademark of BrassRing LLC.
About The Stevie Awards
Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post (September 22, 2002), Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.
Premier sponsors of The 3rd Annual American Business Awards include Rogen International, ValueVision Associates, Veritude, Ultimate Software and The Professional Society for Sales & Marketing Training.
Media sponsors include the Business TalkRadio Network, Hoover's Online, Selling Power Magazine and Wired Magazine. Speedera Networks will again videocast the awards ceremonies live on the Internet.
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